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B.C. toxic drug deaths double since 2016

Study sheds light on why some women consume cannabis during pregnancy or lactation

More than 2,000 people in B.C. have died from toxic drugs for the 3rd year in a row

Black balloons, rallies, calls for safer supply in B.C. on sombre OD anniversary

Black Hawk helicopter flights begin along U.S. border in Alberta

Adulterants, Contaminants and Co-occurring Substances in Drugs on the Illegal Market in Canada (CCENDU Bulletin)

Provides a snapshot of the contents of drugs on the illegal market in Canada using 2018–2019 data from drug seizures, drug checking services and a drug monitoring study. This bulletin is accompanied by a technical report featuring detailed…

La police sensibilise les jeunes et les parents aux dangers de la « wax »

Sydney overdose prevention site could include machine that dispenses safe supplies of opioids

Whitehorse's safe consumption site sees big jump in visits so far this year

As Canada takes a step toward decriminalizing hard drugs, here's what it can learn from other countries

‘Brain pacemakers’: implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Fentanyl-laced cocaine found in North Sydney

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CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference

This biannual, national conference brings together people from across the country, including addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, and people with lived and living experience
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms

This project provides comparable and up-to-date data on the costs and harms of substance use in Canada and allows people to explore and analyze the data through its data visualization tool.
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Workforce Competencies

CCSA developed measurable technical and behaviour competencies in knowledge, skills and values for the substance use workforce, providing consistent care across the wide range of settings.
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Drink Less Live More

Canada has new guidance on alcohol and your health. CCSA wants you to be able to make the most informed decisions you can about drinking alcohol.
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Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines

Learn about the world’s first Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines to help people in Canada make informed decisions about their gambling and lessen their risk of gambling-related harms. Use the Interactive Risk Assessment Tool to assess your personal gambling choices.
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The Highway Home

This interactive website takes an experiential approach to increasing youth’s and young drivers’ awareness of the risks and harms of drug-impaired driving, using real-life scenarios involving cannabis use and driving.
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